Australians will bet on whether the sun comes up tomorrow and if it does at what time. They love betting and in a survey it was found that around 80% of them enjoy at least an occasional bet. They have some fine casinos too – some of the top ones in that part of the world, so if you are travelling there here are a few that are well worth a visit.

An absolutely essential venue on your itinerary should be the Crown in Melbourne. This is Australiaʼs top casino and the biggest one in the country. It is a major tourist attraction as well as being popular amongst the Australians. The Australian cricketer Shane Warne was a frequent visitor and he notoriously won a large amount of money playing poker there. The total complex occupies five hundred thousand square meters which includes three hotels, a vast gaming area with over five hundred tables and a couple of thousand slot machines. The Atrium is spectacular with dancing fountains, sounds and lights and you will also find some of the best bars and restaurants in the city there.

The second largest casino in Australia is located in Sydney. Called the Star, it is another Gaming Club and hotel. It used to be called the Sydney Harbour Casino and most locals still call it that. Its iconic architecture overlooking Darling Harbour is instantly recognisable. Inside you will find two huge gaming halls along with a complex of bars and restaurants. There is also a theatre with seating for 2,000 people. The 480 room hotel includes many luxury suites and apartments. The total investment was around $1billion.

You will find smaller casinos across the length and breadth of the country and each one has its own distinctive flavour. One of the more spectacular is the Wrest Point Hotel Casino which was the first legal casino to be opened in Australia. Located in Tasmania and recently updated it is certainly worth a visit if only for its important place in the history of gambling in the country.

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